Beauty Essentials

Preservatives have always gotten a bad rep especially when it comes to beauty products since it often implies non “natural” ingredients.

For a quick visual on the importance of preservatives in cosmetics, check this short video, compliments of the Council (The Personal Care Products Council).

Notice the rapid mold contamination on the beauty product on the right vs. the one on the left which has preservatives! Ewwww…..

Here’s a quick glance at Preservatives 101:

What are Preservatives?

A preservative is a natural or synthetic ingredient that is added to products such as foods, pharmaceuticals and personal care products to prevent spoilage, whether from microbial growth or undesirable chemical changes.

How do Preservatives work?

Antimicrobials (ingredients that protects products from the growth of microorganisms) prevents the growth of molds, yeasts, and bacteria and keeps products from becoming rancid and developing black spots (remember the video?).

Why are Preservatives important in cosmetics/beauty products?

Preservatives are needed to prevent product damage caused by microorganisms and to protect the product from further contamination. Without preservatives, cosmetic products (like food) can become contaminated, leading to product spoilage and can cause irritation or infections for the consumer.

So there you have it, ladies…preservatives are essential to all your beauty products so don’t be fooled by the urban legend about preservatives being “bad” for your skin.

To learn more about safety in your cosmetics, check out: http://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/

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